Cryptic crossword clue
House cleric organised for partial figure 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SEMICIRCLE

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The straight part
We know that "partial figure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case partial figure = semicircle.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEMICIRCLE mean?

SEMICIRCLE noun
  1. Half of a circle.
  2. An instrument for measuring angles.

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